What is non-linear display order in SAP BC-I18 - Internationalization (I18N)?

SAP Term: non-linear display order

• Component: BC-I18

• Component Name: Internationalization (I18N)

• Description: Process or result of: writing symbols non-linearly with respect to the sounds or meanings to which they refer displaying glyphs which represent characters in a non-linear order with respect to those characters. Most Indic script based writing systems employ non-linear display order.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Non-linear display order is a feature of SAP's BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N) component. It allows users to display text in a non-linear order, meaning that the text can be displayed in any order the user chooses, rather than in a linear, left-to-right or top-to-bottom order. This feature is useful for displaying text in languages that are written in a non-linear fashion, such as Chinese or Japanese.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the non-linear display order feature, users must first enable it in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N) component and selecting the “Enable Non-Linear Display Order” option. Once enabled, users can then enter text into the system and select the “Non-Linear Display Order” option to display it in any order they choose.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the non-linear display order feature, it is important to remember that some languages may require special formatting when displayed in a non-linear fashion. For example, Chinese and Japanese characters may need to be displayed in a specific order for them to make sense. It is also important to remember that some languages may not be supported by this feature.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on the non-linear display order feature of SAP's BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N) component, please refer to SAP's official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on how to use this feature effectively.